Today I have a quick card to share. When I am thinking of some ideas for cards or just have a creative block, I often check out some of my favorite sites for a good challenge to get the juices flowing. I came across the Christmas in the Old Country challenge on the Moxie Fab blog and just had to give it a try. Here is what I came up with:
I created a traditional old country "charm" card...using colors that I thought evoked a feeling of earlier times (cranberry tart, fresh asparagus) . I kept the design very simple because, to me, old country=simplicity.I cut the tree shapes out of cardstock and inked the edges before attaching them to the card. I used a Martha Stewart punch for the heart and added a button with a hemp bow. The sentiment (from Warm & Cozy Christmas) is embossed on the red cardstock. A strip of Basic Grey doilies cardstock and some machine stitching complete the design.
Sometimes the perfect start to the week is a GREAT challenge!
Materials used: Stamps-sentiment-Warm & Cozy Christmas (Gina K Designs); white embossing powder, versamark, heat tool; cardstock-cranberry tart, fresh asparagus, kraft, white (Gina K Designs); button (Gina K Designs); hemp; heart punch (Martha Stewart); sewing machine.
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Very pretty card. Love these colors.
ReplyDeleteCute cute!! Love that stitching. Great excuse not to go straight! I CAN DO THAT!! LOL
ReplyDeleteI haven't left a message on your blog for WAY TOO LONG...but have to say this card speaks to my heart. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteLove your card. It does look like a warm and cozy card,
ReplyDeleteJoAnn
This is fabulous Cammie! Love this! xx
ReplyDeleteGreat card--love the cranberry color.
ReplyDeleteSuper duper charming Cam!! LOVE the old country feel!! Darling!
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome, Cammie - I truly love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Cammie -
ReplyDeleteI love this darling card. There is something so homespun about using kraft paper. And of course your color choices really lend themselves to that Country Charm.
Elaine Allen
O christmas tree o christmas tree, this card is lovely. Love the stitching xx
ReplyDeleteCute card, Cammie! Love the colors and it definitely has that old country charm! Have agreat week!
ReplyDeleteADorable! HOw is it that I haven't ordered any of this paper....love love love the colors! :) Thank you for the inpsiration! :)
ReplyDeleteCute card! You are getting pretty handy with the sewing machine :0) I love the stitching, nice touch!!
ReplyDeleteso sweet and a toss back to simpler times....tfs
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of this, Cammie! Just perfect!!
ReplyDeleteLove the card! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletelovely card Cammie!
ReplyDeleteThank for the nice comment on my blog;)
I think you've captured the old Christmas charm perfectly!
ReplyDeleteHey Carolyn! Thanks for entering the Christmas in the Old Country Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! :)
ReplyDeleteA delightful rendition of old country Christmas and it also exhibits exactly how charming simplicity can be. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Cammie!! Love your colors and the layout!! The sewing is a perfect touch!! It has a country feel to it!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, Cammie! I love the colors and cute layout! Sewing looks so neat!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. Love the country feel.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love the country theme!
ReplyDeleteBrandi
HI Cammie!! WOW!! So gorgeous!! I love the country feel of it!! So sweet! HUGS
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty, Cammie!! Very country and very fun!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute Cammie!! Gosh, I have missed stopping by!! I love the country Christmas charm this has - such a pretty card! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
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